Castle of Mey, John o'Groats

Name: Castle of Mey
Address: John o'Groats, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1847 851473

#1 among attractions in John o'Groats

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The Castle of Mey is located in Caithness, on the north coast of Scotland, about 6 miles west of John o' Groats. In fine weather there are views from the castle north to the Orkney Islands. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1572 (452 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalElevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°38'50"N, 3°13'29"W

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John o'Groats United Kingdom

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+44 1847 851473

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Castle of Mey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunnet Head, Dunnet Church, Canisbay Parish Church, Island of Stroma.

5.7 miW
View point, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Dunnet Head, Thurso
145 min walk • Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on the 300-foot cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head. The lighthouse is 66 feet tall and was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson. The lighthouse was automated in 1989, and the keepers were withdrawn.
4.7 miSW
Church, Distillery
Dunnet Church
119 min walk • Dunnet Parish Church is a Church of Scotland church in Dunnet, Caithness, northern Scotland. References to St Mary's Parish Church are known from as far back as the 13th century, and there are pre-16th century gravestones in the churchyard.
3.4 miE
Church
Canisbay Parish Church
86 min walk • Canisbay Parish Church is a Church of Scotland church in Canisbay, Scotland, that dates back to the early 1600s and is the most northernly church on mainland Britain. It is a Category A listed building. It is surrounded by a large cemetery, which is split into two sections, the new and old.
4.7 miNE
Island
Island of Stroma
121 min walk • One of the most striking features of Stroma is its rugged coastline, which is dotted with dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the shore, breathing in the fresh sea air and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding sea...

Castle of Mey, John o'Groats

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John o'Groats plan & book

Castle of Mey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dunnet Head, Thurso

Dunnet Church

Canisbay Parish Church

Island of Stroma